CSUN welcomes students from all over the world to enroll in Open University and experience a vibrant, diverse American university.
Open University allows visiting international students to take CSUN courses during the Fall Semester, Spring Semester and Summer Sessions.
For international students in the Los Angeles area, enrollment in Open University classes allows access to university facilities, student services and campus activities. There are a variety of online courses available for international students wishing to attend classes via the internet.
Important notice:
- Enrollment is on a space available basis, as CSUN degree-seeking students have enrollment priority. Also, the waitlist feature is not available during enrollment.
- CSUN students who are not currently admitted and enrolled in a degree or certificate program at CSUN, are eligible to enroll in courses.
- This program does not issue a SEVIS Form I-20 to re-enter or remain in the U.S.
- For limits on degree-applicable credits, see: Applying Credit to a CSUN Degree.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Step 1: Visit CSUN Class Search to search for classes.
Prerequisites
A prerequisite is a course or condition that must be completed/met prior to enrollment in another specified course. For instance, X may be a prerequisite for Y, therefore, you will be required to have taken and passed X in order to enroll in Y.
Step 2: Create a New CSUN Account.
Step 3: Request a Permission Numbers (to enroll).
A permission number may be required to enroll, especially, if you have not met the prerequisites or if they have been taken at another school.
Helpful tip: Look for sections that have open seats and request permission numbers for alternate sections.
To request a permission number, follow the steps below:
- Based upon your selected class, note the department in which it is being offered
- Email the department using the Department Directory and include the following in the body of your email:
- Introduce yourself as a student enrolling through the Tseng College's Open University program as a visiting international student
- Include your CSUN ID number and full name.
- Include the class number and information (ex: ART 100 #12345)
- If there is a prerequisite for the course, include a copy of your unofficial transcript.
- If you receive a permission number, proceed to the next step to enroll in a class.
Step 4: Enroll in a class.
For steps to enroll, see How to Enroll.
Wait List Information
The CSUN wait list feature is not available for students enrolling with the Tseng College. This feature is only designed for current CSUN degree-seeking students.
Enrollment Requirements
Maximum Unit Load:
- All Students: 13 units for all summer sessions combined.
Students in good standing may request additional units over the Fall, Spring and Summer maximum unit load, by completing the Extra Unit Authorization form.
However, this form is strictly limited at this time, and will only be processed when Nonrestrictive Registration begins (see Registration Calendar).
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